Chapter 57

"Ashton, we need to talk."

Just a few steps outside Alice's tent, Ashton encountered Gia. The beautiful woman immediately grabbed Ashton's arm, pulling him to one corner of the tent.

Actually, even without Gia asking, Ashton also wanted to talk to his old friend. He thought he needed to take a firm stance on what Gia had just done to Alice.

In the past, Ashton didn't care about anything related to Alice. He thought he married Alice out of necessity. They both agreed not to interfere in each other's affairs.

But gradually, after being provoked by Rumi repeatedly, Ashton began to realize. As a husband, he needed to provide protection, attention, and take full responsibility for everything related to Alice.

"I also want to talk about something important with you," Ashton said.

Gia nodded immediately, reaching out her hand to invite Ashton, who stood before her, to speak. Although she knew exactly what Ashton would discuss with her.

"Okay then, please go ahead," Ashton said. He looked at